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Historic Springfield firehouse to celebrate 100 Years with rededication ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A century after its construction, historic Springfield Firehouse No. 2 will be officially rededicated. The event will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at 212 S. Second Street in Downtown Springfield. The ceremony is meant to celebrate the building's rich history and...

Springfield, IL · 2d
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WCIA

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New resolutions introduced in Sangamon Co. to cut down on plastic waste, recall Sheriffs

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Sangamon County board member Sam Cahnman is trying once again to allow recall elections in Sangamon County. The effort has failed three times before, but Cahnman hopes a new resolution could help convince the board to adopt the measure. The new resolution is hoping to answer a question that has […]

Sangamon County, IL · 3d

KFIL Radio

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World's Largest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show Coming to Illinois

Illinois is getting a cosmic Christmas light show with gingerbread rockets, animated characters and over a million LED lights.

Orland Park, IL · 1d

capitolcitynow.com

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‘Co-responding’ would benefit from $3M grant Springfield city council will consider

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – When you call the police, sometimes what you really need are social services that others provide. That’s where Springfield’s co-responder program comes in. And it’s in for $2,948,330 in state grant money. “This represents another step in what we are...

Springfield, IL · 1d
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Illinois firearm deer season opens soon

Illinois · 20h

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Meet Wally — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Wally, our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week. Wally is a very good boy. In fact, some of our volunteers say Wally is the sweetest boy ever!. Wally is about 1 1/2 yrs old and he arrived at...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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County admin: Massey Commission made ‘faulty assumption’ the county could do all calls to action, but it will fund what it can

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A discussion about Sangamon County’s budget for the next fiscal year this week resulted in a criticism of sorts for the commission that was formed to look at various potential reforms in the wake of the death of Sonya Massey. Sangamon County...

Sangamon County, IL · 2d

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New ALPLM acquisition details Lincoln’s dry-goods purchases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Oh, the things you can pick up at auction for two bucks. A Petersburg family has donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum a ledger from a local dry-goods store documenting sales for thirteen months in 1836-37. A young lawyer and lawmaker named Abraham Lincoln was a frequent customer, buying, among other things, clothing materials — buttons, fabric, and thread – to likely either make a suit or repair an existing one.

Springfield, IL · 2d

WCIA

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Nearly 300 coats given to children in need in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Hundreds of children in Springfield received warm coats on Thursday as part of an initiative to make sure they can face the winter with “comfort, confidence and care.” PNC Bank, Operation Warm and the Springfield Urban League teamed up to distribute the winter coats to Head Start students. The coats were […]

Springfield, IL · 2d

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The 7 Best Secondhand Bookstores In Illinois Every Bookworm Needs To Visit

Looking for the best secondhand bookstores in Illinois to feed your inner bookworm?. These 7 secondhand bookstores offer incredible finds and unbeatable charm!. 1. This Old Book Inc. (Grayslake) There’s something about walking into a great bookstore that just makes the whole day better. This Old Book Inc. in...

Illinois · 1d

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Inaugural Festival of Wreaths downtown

The inaugural Festival of Wreaths, presented by Horace Mann and managed by Downtown Springfield, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will kick off inside the historic Old State Capitol on Nov. 23. This new holiday program invites student art organizations and classrooms to decorate a complimentary wreath as...

Springfield, IL · 2d

My Journal Courier

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Lincoln Courting Couch to be loaned to Indiana museum

Springfield Art Association is rearranging the seating at its Edwards Place headquarters, loaning its Lincoln Courting Couch to Indiana State Museum for an upcoming exhibit.

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Public invited to Mayor’s Awards for the Arts

Thirty-one individuals, organizations and businesses will be recognized for their contributions to the arts at the 2026 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts on Wednesday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Hosted by the Springfield Area Arts Council in partnership with the city of Springfield, the biennial ceremony celebrates the people whose creativity, leadership and dedication strengthen the cultural life of Sangamon and Menard counties.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Meet Wally — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Wally, our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week. Wally is a very good boy. In fact, some of our volunteers say Wally is the sweetest boy ever!. Wally is about 1 1/2 yrs old and he arrived at...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Families Explore A Free Illinois Museum Where Lincoln’s Law Office Still Stands Upstairs

Some of the best history lessons in Illinois hide inside buildings you could easily walk right past. Picture a plain brick block on a busy downtown corner, and then picture climbing upstairs to the very room where a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln once worked on his cases. It feels...

Springfield, IL · 3d

POLITICO

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A political musical chairs game

Happy Veterans Day, Illinois. Today, and every day, we’re grateful to those who served. TOP TALKER WHAT IF? One big political move could trigger a chain reaction of vacancies in Illinois. From the governor’s mansion to City Hall and the county board, here’s how succession dominoes could fall. Starting at the top: If Gov. JB Pritzker were to run and win the presidency, he would resign as Illinois’ top elected official and incoming Lt. Gov. Christian Mitchell would take over as governor. No special election is required under the Illinois Constitution. That’s what happened when former Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn became governor in 2009 after then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich was removed from office. If Mitchell moves into the governor’s office, his former office would “remain vacant until the end of the term,” per the Illinois Constitution. The calendar matters: If Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wins the Chicago mayor’s race next year, the governor would appoint someone to fill the seat, and a 28-month calculation would kick in: Under the Illinois Election Code , if more than 28 months remain in Giannoulias’ term, voters would choose a successor at the next general election. Otherwise, an appointee would serve out the term.

Illinois · 4d

967 The Eagle

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Illinois Cleaning Business Owner Makes Hilarious Booking Mistake

A local cleaner learned an unforgettable business lesson after discovering her next appointment was nearly 2,000 miles away.

Dixon, CA · 2d

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Labor-friendly Democrats make a good showing in Illinois

Collinsville, IL – Blue shirts prevailed and energy was high at Madsion County Democratic Party’s election night watch party at the Downstate Illinois Laborers’ District Council hall as early results flashed across the screens on election night and a chorus of cheers erupted each time another race was called for the Democrats.

Illinois · 3d